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Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon

Brown sugar glazed salmon bakes at 400°F beneath a sweet-savory glaze of soy sauce, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and garlic. The salmon turns tender and flakes easily when it reaches 145°F.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the glaze
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar packed light
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 cloves garlic minced
For the salmon
  • 1.5 lb salmon fillet skin-on, cut into 4 portions

Equipment

  • 1 rimmed baking sheet

Method
 

Make the glaze
  1. Whisk the brown sugar, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and garlic in a small bowl until combined.
Bake the salmon
  1. Heat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Arrange the salmon skin side down on the baking sheet.
  4. Brush the glaze evenly over the portions.
  5. Bake for 12–16 minutes, until the thickest portion reaches 145°F and flakes easily with a fork.

Notes

For the best texture, check the thickest portion for doneness at the low end of the baking time. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days; freezing is not recommended for best texture. For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free tamari in place of soy sauce.